History and Government of Canada

Canada's land is divided up into ______________.

• states
• territories
• provinces
• both provinces and territories

 In Canada the head of government is the _______________. 

•  Chancellor
•    President
•  Prime Minister
• Bundestrat

The Parliamentary democracy involves a Prime Minister as head of government.

• True

• False

Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada's largest trading partner?

• Climate
• Location
• population distribution
• Gross Domestic Product

From which country did Canada gain its independence? 

• United States
• Great Britain
• Greenland
• Russia

True or False: Canada has a President. 

• True
• False

Where do a majority of French-Canadians live?

• Quebec
• British Columbia
• Onterio
• Saskatchewan

When was Canada recognized as an independent nation by Great Britain?

• 1981

• 1931

• 1731

• Yesterday

Between what two cities did the first transcontinental railroad in Canada extend?

• Montreal and Vancouver

• Calgary and Montreal

• Vancouver and Winnipeg

What factor was important in the development of western Canada?

• Intensified conflict between English speaking and French speaking Canadians

• Opening new Protestant and Catholics churches

• Building new transportation routes: Railroads, canals, and roads